2014-2015 University of Missouri - Columbia Application Thread

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What is the percentage of OOS students that are cut after the OOS appeal? I just wanna know if they extend the secondaries to most of the OOS students or if they cut significantly before extending secondaries.
 
KnightofBaldMt said:
What is the percentage of OOS students that are cut after the OOS appeal? I just wanna know if they extend the secondaries to most of the OOS students or if they cut significantly before extending secondaries.
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I think they cut significantly before they send the secondaries. That said, there are a wide range of reasons for OOS to be granted an interview so there's still no guarantee a secondary = interview.
 
How many OOS are offered interviews, and how many are accepted from that? Are chances high?
 
Status unchanged also. I have a feeling I'm going to be waiting til March.
 
Status unchanged as well. IS LizzyM=75. Interviewed early November. Here's to hoping that I will be in the next batch!
 
Zaynecarrick said:
Today must be big tease day. Status unchanged. Early Oct Interview.
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I didn't expect them to update our statuses this early. Thought it would be next week. I guess Thanksgiving holiday is the reason. Also, I believe Mizzou only accepts like 5-6 people off their ranked list every time. I just wish I knew where I am on the list lol.
 
I actuallly heard it was closer to 10 each time but I guess it varies by month. When I interviewed they said the next time they would be letting ppl in (after today) was Dec 19 or so
 
Ace Khalifa said:
I didn't expect them to update our statuses this early. Thought it would be next week. I guess Thanksgiving holiday is the reason. Also, I believe Mizzou only accepts like 5-6 people off their ranked list every time. I just wish I knew where I am on the list lol.
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True. I may need to check into the ER at this rate though. In addition to this, got 2 complete emails with vague subject lines which were duplicates of complete emails I got earlier plus a status update that for some reason asked me to activate my student ID despite me not getting any II from them.
 
Is there anyway to check the your application status? Someone said his application status had changed, which makes it seem as if there is a way.
 
Interviewing Dec 2, OOS 28 MCAT 3.83 GPA. i would love any thoughts people have on their interviews here? I just joined this discussion so this may have been mentioned, but what's the turn around time on their decision post interview? What % of OOS interviewed get acceptances? Thanks!
 
Tonks said:
Thought I'd join discussion instead of just reading posts.

OOS MD/PhD Applicant, C: 9/29, II: 10/6, I: 11/11-12, A: 11/20
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Stats please? Also interesting on such a short turnaround on II. I was complete like 9/19, II on 10/2 for 12/15...
 
II today! OOS, interviewing in February. Any idea how much this might hurt me, especially since I'm from OOS? Has anyone had luck moving their date up?

Also, anyone stay at the Hampton Inn that they suggested in the email?
 
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reapplicanthelpme2014 said:
II today! OOS, interviewing in February. Any idea how much this might hurt me, especially since I'm from OOS? Has anyone had luck moving their date up?

Also, anyone stay at the Hampton Inn that they suggested in the email?
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Congrats, I wouldn't worry too much about it considering they accept such a huge portion of the class in March. Good luck.
 
reapplicanthelpme2014 said:
II today! OOS, interviewing in February. Any idea how much this might hurt me, especially since I'm from OOS? Has anyone had luck moving their date up?

Also, anyone stay at the Hampton Inn that they suggested in the email?
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Hampton Inn is good.. right in the middle of the main roads and campus. You might get a better deal somewhere else if you are driving anyway.
 
Hi everyone. I'm an M2 here at Mizzou and one of your fellow applicants sent me a message asking about the school and Columbia so I thought I would share my response here for others to read, if you are so inclined. Good luck with everything!

Congrats on your interview! They are pretty low stress and nothing to worry about. The interviewers just want to know more about you. If you got an interview, you've got the stats to get in. Just smile and show them you are someone people can get along with and that you are committed to medicine. The interviewers aren't there to make you nervous. Everyone here is very personable!

I came from a slightly smaller college so I was excited to come to Mizzou and experience the college town atmosphere. I love sports and got season tickets to football and basketball last year but only got football this year because I'm and M2 and we take the first part of our boards at the end of the year so I won't have time to go to games. Columbia itself is an awesome town. It's small enough that you can get around to everything quickly but there is always plenty to do. I lived here over the summer and was never bored. If you like hiking or bike riding, the Katy Trail is fantastic. There are tons of local restaurants with great food and some really awesome local breweries if you're into that.

As a med student you don't have a ton of interaction with the undergrads because everything we need is all connected (the med school and hospital are attached so we don't even have to go outside if we don't want to). The PBL curriculum is great. It's a little scary at first but you have lectures that help indicate what material in important and it is just re-emphasized and explored more deeply in your PBL small group. One great thing is that you actually get exposure to medical problem solving and reading images and labs during the first week of class. By Thanksgiving, you'll be able to interpret your relative's bloodwork thoroughly (believe me, they'll ask you about any tests they get lol). You rotate small groups (of 8-9 people) every 8 weeks so you get to know another set of your class each time which is much better than sitting in lecture for 8 hours a day. We also get to use the simulation center where they pay people to act like they have medical conditions and you interview them (you start learning this the first week so you get right into it which is scary but awesome) and eventually practice the physical exam. It's really a state of the art facility.

The fact that we have no grades but are pass-fail is AMAZING! Knowing that I only need a 70% on an exam and that I don't have to worry about getting that 93% to get the A relieves a lot of stress. However, we don't have homework or tests other than the exams we have at the end of each block (blocks are basically like quarters from high school). So there is an added level of stress there. But if you don't end up passing, you can retake the exam. On the bright side, residency programs don't really care about your first two years all that much. As long as you ultimately pass, that's what they want. So having a P/F grading system is awesome overall. I should also note that our Step 1 board exam scores are consistently in the top 15% in the country so we must be doing something right!

So those are some of my thoughts. Let me know if there is anything more specific you have questions about! I'll be happy to answer anything I can!
 
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Someone emailed me to ask about interviewing and I thought I would share my advice with everyone.

To echo what has been said previously, everyone I encountered at Mizzou on my interview day was supportive and friendly. They are truly there to get to know you, to help you shine, and to highlight your strengths.

Yes, interviewing is stressful; but think of it as a conversation. More importantly, it is a conversation where you know all of the answers--it is ultimately about you! The interviewers are there to talk about you. They want to know why you care about medicine, what you want to do, what you have done, what you love. Show them your love and passion for medicine, show them your strengths. If you need to comment on weaknesses address them in an honest and straightforward way and say what you learned from the experience. Every weakness can be expressed as an opportunity to learn. Remember that and be nice to yourself about anything you think is imperfect about your application. You are a strong enough applicant for Mizzou to want to interview you, so believe in yourself, be confident.

The interviewers are your advocates, truly. They are there to present you, in the best possible light, to the Admissions Committee, so help them. Be yourself. Answer questions honestly and thoughtfully.

Finally, if and perhaps when, you get nervous--someone asks a tough question or you lose your train of thought--PAUSE, take a deep breath and collect yourself. You never have to any answer right away. I always take time to gather my thoughts before responding. They will give you water at the interview. If you need a break to think or center yourself, even in the middle of answering a question, take a sip of water. It will give you the time you need and no one expects you to talk while swallowing. 🙂

Enjoy yourself. The more fun you have during the interview, the more open you are to learning what Mizzou has to offer, and the better your experience will be.

Remember, you are interviewing them too. You have to like the school. You need to feel comfortable and know that you can be happy there. Ask the questions you need to ask to your interviewers and the students. Let them help you.

Finally, during the waiting times when you are with other applicants sitting nervously before interviewing, be kind to yourself and each other. We are all competitive, we all want this; but we are also going to be peers and colleagues. Help each other through this--you'll feel better supporting each other than trying to figure out where you stand in relation to each other in this process. Your fellow interview candidates may be your future friends, treat them that way.

Okay, that's enough philosophy from me.

Good luck to all.
 
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This is random but what did they feed you for lunch? I am on a very strict low-carb, high protein diet. I didn't respond to the initial mail about special dietary restrictions because I don't want to be "that guy" as my diet is a personal (health) choice and not a medical necessity. Anyway, will I be able to eat a salad with meat or something, or will it be lots of sandwiches and starchy foods? Would it be awkward if I didn't eat during the interview day?
 
If you get an interview here, what's the chance that you'll get an acceptance? How many people do they interview vs how many do they accept?
 
HinduHammer said:
This is random but what did they feed you for lunch? I am on a very strict low-carb, high protein diet. I didn't respond to the initial mail about special dietary restrictions because I don't want to be "that guy" as my diet is a personal (health) choice and not a medical necessity. Anyway, will I be able to eat a salad with meat or something, or will it be lots of sandwiches and starchy foods? Would it be awkward if I didn't eat during the interview day?
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The usual cold sandwiches, chips, cookie, soda/water most schools give. I developed a phobia of such meals the first time I applied so I didn't eat much. Didn't feel awkward at all. Most of the time was spent talking and discussing with current students anyways.
 
HinduHammer said:
This is random but what did they feed you for lunch? I am on a very strict low-carb, high protein diet. I didn't respond to the initial mail about special dietary restrictions because I don't want to be "that guy" as my diet is a personal (health) choice and not a medical necessity. Anyway, will I be able to eat a salad with meat or something, or will it be lots of sandwiches and starchy foods? Would it be awkward if I didn't eat during the interview day?
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I hardly ate anything, lunch was terrible in my opinion.
 
When I interviewed they said that if you get an interview, they no longer discriminate based on IS/OOS. So they don't reserve x number of places in each class for IS or OOS. They also said that if you interview, you had a 50% chance of being accepted or placed on the alternate list. Loved the school though one of my interviewers was a little unexpected, but was greeted by name when I arrived at the admissions office which was very nice! Can't wait for the email this Friday!
 
What time will we be released from the medical school after interview if we have afternoon interviews? Trying to see if the hotel will let me have a late enough check-out that I can come back here and change out of my suit before driving back to st. louis. @Ace Khalifa
 
HinduHammer said:
What time will we be released from the medical school after interview if we have afternoon interviews? Trying to see if the hotel will let me have a late enough check-out that I can come back here and change out of my suit before driving back to st. louis. @Ace Khalifa
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I think I got out at 3:15 or 3:30.
 
HinduHammer said:
What time will we be released from the medical school after interview if we have afternoon interviews? Trying to see if the hotel will let me have a late enough check-out that I can come back here and change out of my suit before driving back to st. louis. @Ace Khalifa
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You may have to pay for a late checkout especially after 3:00pm. You could always ask the hotel to store your luggage and sometimes, they may let you use a locker room or the like to change. I've done that at a few interviews in the past.
 
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